Framework Manager

Position Details

• Location: Cheltenham
• Salary: £55,000 - £65,000
• Hours: Full-time
• Positions Available: 1
• Requisition ID: R10214198

Requirements

• UK Citizenship Required: Yes
• Clearance Type: UK Government Security Clearance (UK-Security Check)
• Hybrid / On Site: Hybrid
• Travel Required: Occasional national and international travel (10% of the time)
• Relocation Assistance: Available

About the Role

This is more than just a job; it's a mission.

As Framework Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in supporting a surge in opportunities and growth. Reporting directly to the Head of Bids, you will lead on all framework bids and renewals, governance, and management - building strong relationships with Framework Owners and Primes. You'll manage the capture of incoming call-off opportunities, lead the triage process, and develop proposals that deliver sustainable growth and business performance.

You'll join an established, collaborative business development team at a time of unprecedented growth. We pioneer - with curiosity, dedication, and innovation, we seek to solve the world's most challenging problems.

What You'll Do

• Act as the primary point of contact for frameworks, liaising with internal teams and contracting bodies
• Own and maintain Framework Management Plans, ensuring regular engagement with stakeholders
• Attend supplier engagement activities, conferences, and working groups to strengthen relationships
• Work closely with BD & Capture teams to organise presentations and demos for future opportunities
• Promote frameworks as a route to market for customers and manage governance of all current frameworks
• Lead scheduling and facilitation of bid meetings, ensuring compliance and timely delivery of tenders

What We're Looking For

Essential:

• Experience in formal tendering processes and procurement portals (e.g., Award, Bravo)
• Proven ability to produce clear, concise bid documentation and progress reporting
• Strong leadership and people management experience

Desired:

• Previous experience in commercial or government work
• Familiarity with online tender submission tools

If you don't meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Your skills and potential matter to us.

Security Clearance

Due to the nature of our work, you must be a UK national and able to gain and maintain UK Government security clearance. Our recruitment team will guide you through the process: talentenquiries@uk.ngc.com

Benefits

• Flexible working options, including hybrid arrangements and compressed fortnights (every other Friday off)
• Private healthcare, dental, life assurance, and pension
• Flexible benefits package including critical illness cover and health cash plan
• Holiday buy/sell scheme
• Career development programmes
• Annual performance incentive programme

Why Join Us?

A Mission to Believe In - Every day we contribute to building a more secure and connected world.

A Place to Belong and Thrive - Every voice matters. Find community and belonging through our Employee Resource Groups and get involved with STEM volunteering events.

Your Career, Your Way - Discover your possible with diverse roles, mentorship, and development opportunities tailored to your ambitions.

Ready to Apply?

• Yes - Submit your application online
• Possibly - Reach out to our team for more information: talentenquiries@uk.ngc.com
• No - Explore other opportunities with us. We're growing across the UK

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce, and encourages individuals from all backgrounds and all abilities to apply and consider becoming a part of our diverse and inclusive workforce.